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LAHORE: Female journalist Sadaf Naeem has been laid to rest after offering funeral prayers in Lahore’s Icchra area in the wee hours of Monday. As per details, a large number of journalists, family members of the deceased journalist and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Fawad Chaudhry, Mian Aslam Iqbal and Omar Sarfraz Cheema attended the funeral prayers. Later, the deceased journalist was laid to rest at the Miani Sahib Graveyard. On Sunday, a female reporter from a private news channel namely Sadaf Naeem died in a horrific accident  during PTI’s long march. Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem was crushed to death by a container after falling from another container. Read more: PM SHEHBAZ SHARIF ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF RS5M FOR SADAF NAEEM’S FAMILY It was learned that Sadaf fell down from a container while trying to jump to a nearby container and was crushed by another container-carrying truck. Subsequently, PTI leader Asad Umar stated that the march had...

KAMOKE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan will resume the party’s long march from Kamoke today.  The participants of the march will move toward Aimanabad today. Punjab CM spokesperson Musarat Cheema said former prime minister Imran Khan will stay in Gujranwala tonight. She said that the number of participants in the Azadi March is increasing with every passing day. It may be noted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has halted the third day’s activities in solidarity after a female reporter passed away during long. Day 3 of long march Addressing the march’s participants, PTI Chief Imran Khan said that the march was supposed to move towards Kamoke, Gujranwala,. “However, due to the tragic incident, we will stop the march immediately.” چیئرمین عمران خان کی خاتون صحافی کیساتھ حادثے پر اظہار تعزیت اور آج کے دن کے لیے لانگ مارچ کو فوری طور پر روک دیا گیا۔ #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/6F5ovNM6XZ — PTI (@PTIofficial) October 30, 2022 “We ...

KARACHI: Muttahida Qoumi Movement (MQM-P) Raabta Committee members including Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Khwaja Izhar pay a late-night visit to the Governor House Karachi to meet Governor Kamran Tisori, ARY News reported.  The MQM-P leadership discussed matters of public interest in their meeting with Kamran Tisori. According to details, the MQM-P delegation included Convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Waseem Akhtar, Khawja Izhar-ul-Hassan, Amin-ul-Haq and others. In the meeting, the MQM-P leadership showed complete trust and confidence in Kamran Tisori. Two-thirds of the MQM-P Raabta Committee is in full support of Governor Sindh. MQM-P Convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that they have faith in Kamran Tisori for the resolution of their issues. The whole party stands with him, he added. Kamran Tisori said that he will play his role in the solution of people’s problems. He would cooperate in promoting coordination between the federation and the province, he added. Also Read ...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy on Sunday demonstrated firepower in the Arabian Sea amid bilateral naval exercise NASL AL BAHR-IV conducted with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy at Karachi. The exercise comprised advanced-level naval operations, including a practical demonstration of Live Weapons Firings (LWF), said a Pakistan Navy news release. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi and Head of UAE Naval Training Brigadier Staff Abdulla Sultan witnessed the LWF at the North Arabian Sea. The exercise NASL AL BAHR is the fourth edition among the two navies aimed to enhance interoperability, display operational readiness and consolidate existing strong bilateral relations in Naval Operations. The hallmark of the exercise was Live Weapon Firings by both navies Surface and Aviation platforms. All units successfully engaged the respective targets. On the occasion, the Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his complete satisfaction over the immaculate war preparedness of the ...

LAHORE: The father of Sadaf Naeem, who died during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, has responded to the female reporter’s death, ARY News reported on Sunday. Talking to ARY News exclusively, the father said Sadaf was a determined personality and she joined journalism on her will. While giving the interview, the father burst into tears over her daughter’s tragic death. “Sadaf was thrilled after interviewing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan,” he added. Read More:  PTI LONG MARCH DAY 3: ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY HALTED AFTER FEMALE REPORTER DIES Earlier in the day, A  female reporter from a private news channel namely Sadaf Naeem died in a horrific accident  during PTI’s long march. Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem was crushed to death by a container after falling from another container. It was learned that Sadaf fell down from a container while trying to jump to a nearby container and was crushed by another container-carrying truck. Subseq...

PERTH: Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the all-important Super 12s clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. PLAYING XIs Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah. Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackerman, Scott Edwards (c), Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Brandon Glover The post Netherlands win toss, elect to bat first against Pakistan in T20 WC appeared first on ASports.tv . from Cricket – ASports.tv https://ift.tt/7GUbNwh

BRISBANE: Najmul Hossain Shanto led the charge for his team with a blistering knock of 71 off 55, aiding Bangladesh to raise a respectable total of 150/7 against Zimbabwe in the Group 2 match of the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12s, here on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh went through a woeful start as opener Soumya Sarkar was dismissed for a duck by Blessing Muzarabani in the second over. The right-arm pacer then got rid of No 3 batter Liton Das when he was batting on 14 off 12 in the last over of the power play. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan then combined excellently with the left-handed opener for a valiant 54-run partnership for the fourth wicket and took the scoreboard to 86/2 in 12.4 overs before the former fell prey to Sean Williams. Shakib played a cautious knock of  23 off 20, hitting just one boundary. Shanto, who top-scored for the side, smashed seven fours and a six during his colourful knock before he fell prey to right-arm spinner Sikandar Raza in the 17th over. Rich...

ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Moeed Pirzada has left Pakistan and reached the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday. The senior journalist in his Vlog confirmed that he has left Pakistan and is currently in the UK. He ruled out any threats behind leaving Pakistan and said he is there for other reasons. Moeed Pirzada also said he has returned to his Vlogs after four days of a break as he was continuously traveling. Moeed Pirzada is a Pakistani political commentator, geostrategic analyst and television news journalist. He has interviewed many politicians from many different countries and has written columns for national newspapers. Pirzada obtained his MBBS at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, and subsequently secured 17th position in the CSS examination. It may be noted that senior journalists Arshad Sharif and Sabir Shakir after the registration of several FIRs and alleged threats left Pakistan. Arshad Sharif was martyred in Kenya, while the probe into the incident was underway. ...

PESHAWAR: Polling is underway in the NA-45 Kurram by-poll amid strict security, ARY News reported on Sunday. The Kurram by-election was originally postponed from Oct 16 due to the law and order situation in the constituency. There are 16 candidates, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, Jamil Khan of Jamiat Ulema e Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) and Sher Muhammad Khan of Jamaat Islami (JI), contesting the elections. There are 198,618 registered voters — 111,349 men and 87,269 women — in the constituency, according to the spokesman of the Election Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read more: NA-45 BY-POLL: IMRAN KHAN GIVES VIDEO MESSAGE TO KURRAM PEOPLE The voters will cast their votes at 143 polling stations — 119 of them have been declared very sensitive and 24 others sensitive, according to the spokesman. Imran Khan’s video message Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan Saturday released a video message for the pe...

KARACHI: The Sindh police on Saturday arrested at least 37 people involved in the mob lynching of two young men in the Machar Colony area of the metropolitan, ARY News reported.  Five out of the 37 arrested are named in the case, police told.  Police officials told that the detainees are being interrogated to confirm their involvement in the incident. DIG South Irfan Baloch reached Baloch Docks police station where he was briefed about the case progress by SSP Kiamari Fida Hussain. The DIG ordered to present all arrested in a court of law within 24 hours.  Karachi police swung into action against the mob lynching of two persons in Machhar Colony on Friday who was later identified as the workers of a telecom company. Keamari police officials arrested two suspects in the mob lynching of the telecom employees on Friday. Police said that eight suspects were identified with the help of available videos of the lynching incident. Police added that names, addresses and othe...

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has rubbished rumours of a ‘meeting’ in Lahore amid party’s long march towards Islamabad, ARY News reported on Saturday. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the former premier wrote: “For all those spreading rumours about my [meeting] in Lahore, the reason we returned was that Lahore was closer [and] we had already decided not to move at night”. “The only demand I have had for 6 [months] is the date for early fair and free elections. That will be the only demand if talks are to be held,” Imran Khan wrote. For all those spreading rumours about my mtg in Lahore, the reason we returned was bec Lahore was closer & we had already decided not move at night. The only demand I have had for 6 mths is date for early fair & free elections. That will be the ONLY demand if talks are to be held — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 29, 2022 Earlier in the day, it was reported that the federal ...

LAHORE: ARY News anchor Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain on Saturday filed a plea in Lahore court, seeking bail in a case pertaining to alleged bank fraud, ARY News reported. Advocate Azhar Siddique filed the plea on Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain’s behalf in the district and sessions court, Lahore. The plea stated that the FIA arrested anchorperson in a fake case. The petitioner contended he neither took a loan from bank nor was involved in any scam. He pleaded with the court to approve his bail plea in the “bogus” case. A district court in Lahore Friday sent ARY News anchor Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain to jail on judicial remand in a case pertaining to alleged bank fraud. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested ARY News anchor Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain from a coffee shop in Lahore on Thursday night. Ghulam Hussain was presented before the court by the FIA where the body requested the judicial magistrate, who was presiding over today’s proceedings, to grand the 14-day physical remand of season...

LAHORE: PTI chief and former prime minister Imran Khan announced that he would file a defamation case against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, ARY News reported. The former premier made these remarks while speaking to a private news channel. “I will file a defamation lawsuit against CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja in Toshakhana reference and foreign funding case,” Imran Khan said in an interview and reiterated his demand for free and fair elections in the country under the new ECP chief. The PTI chairman regretted that the law was different for the powerful and helpless in the country. He underscored the need for the supremacy of law in the country. Last week, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) moved a reference before the Supreme Judicial Council against Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Moved through Babar Awan, the reference pleaded with the SJC to order removal of the CEC on account of the “commission of continuous and deliberate misconduct”. In ...

LAHORE: Imran Khan-led PTI long march, which kicked off from Liberty Chowk after Friday prayers, will resume its journey towards the federal capital at 11am from Lahore’s Shahdara today, ARY News reported on Saturday. PTI Chairman Imran Khan halted the long march at the end of the first day of the anti-government protest. The long march ended at Shahdara after passing through the Ferozepur Road, Icchra and Mozang. Addressing the participants of the march at the Data Darbar, Lahore, Imran Khan said that he knew that Lahore would never disappoint him. “We are concluding our Islamabad-bound journey for today. The long march would resume its journey towards the federal capital at 11am from Shahdara on Saturday,” he announced. اج صبح #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ کا سفر شاہدرہ لاہور سے دوبارہ شروع ہو گا ضلع شیخوپورہ کے شہری بھی شاہدرہ میں مارچ کو جوائن کریں گے انشأللہ کامونکی تک کا سفر طے کیا جائے گا pic.twitter.com/84zB1qIAxj — PTI (@PTIofficial) October 29, 2022 “The PTI chief reit...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration officials have arrested three passengers from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport who were named on the exit control list (ECL), ARY News reported on Friday. The FIA immigration officials arrested three passengers who were trying to depart for foreign countries from Karachi airport during different actions. Sources said that all three accused were named on the ECL and they were arrested while fleeing abroad. A passenger namely Waheed Ali Laghari was allegedly involved in a murder case who was trying to depart for Dubai, said FIA sources. It was learnt that Waheed Ali Laghari was wanted in a murder case in Dadu and he was trying to flee Dubai via a foreign airline flight. The FIA officials informed the police after taking the passenger in custody from the Karachi airport. In another raid, the immigration officials arrested two Iranian citizens for travelling on Pakistani passports. Both passengers were departing for Sharjah vi...

President and CEO ARY Digital Network Mr Salman Iqbal has called for an independent investigation overseen by the UN Human Rights Office into the slain senior journalist Arshad Sharif. Mr Salman Iqbal issued his statement on Twitter after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah levelled baseless allegations against him during his press conference today. He said, “No words can express how shocked and heartbroken I am by the brutal killing of my brother Arshad Sharif. Arshad’s death is an immense loss to all of Pakistan and to journalism globally. My thoughts are with his family and all those who are mourning him. Since the beginning of my career, I have always done my utmost to protect my people, and they can vouch for this.” READ: CHAIRMAN ARY NETWORK ANNOUNCES LIFELONG SUPPORT FOR ARSHAD SHARIF SHAHEED’S FAMILY “It is not easy to be a journalist in Pakistan. All of us face various threats and it is my job to mitigate them. Over the years, we have lost many colleagues in our country’s ...

MELBOURNE: Uninterrupted rain has forced the Group 1 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 between Afghanistan and Ireland to be called off without a ball being bowled, here on Friday.  The same venue will host England and Australia for the second match of the day. Following the match abandonment, both teams were awarded a point each. Ireland move to the second in the table with three points while Afghanistan still sit at the bottom of Group 1 with two points in the Super 12 round. Afghanistan will now face Sri Lanka in their next group match on November 1 (Tuesday) in Brisbane whereas Ireland will compete against the hosts Australia on Monday. The top two teams of the group will qualify for the semifinals which are scheduled on November 9 and 10, respectively. READ: PM Shehbaz responds to Zimbabwe President’s ‘fake Mr Bean’ troll The post AFG v IRE: Match called off due to uninterrupted rain appeared first on ASports.tv . from Cricket – ASports.tv https://ift.tt/xf8eNUO ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Babar Awan on Friday said that they are ready for talks with the government on fresh elections in the country, ARY News reported. Talking to the media in Islamabad, Babar Awan said PTI is all set to start Azadi Long March today. The protest will be within the limits of law of the land against the incumbent government, he added. The PTI leader said Imran Khan is the popular leader of Pakistan and they are ready to hold talks with the government on the one-point agenda of fresh elections. Commenting on the funeral of senior journalist and former anchorperson ARY News, Arshad Sharif, Babar Awan said the participation of masses in huge numbers in the last rites of the journalist has shown that they have broken the shackles of fear. Read more: PTI finalises complete schedule of Imran Khan-led long march Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan will kick start his long march against the governm...

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday replied to the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s tweet trolling Pakistan over the fake ‘Mr Bean’ saga. The Green Shirts faced an upset defeat against Zimbabwe by one run at Perth in the Super 12 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup Super on Thursday. The premier congratulated Mnangagwa for his side’s astonishing win with a humourous take on the “Pak Bean” meme. The PM was responding to a tweet posted by the Zimbabwean leader in which he said Pakistan “should send the real Mr Bean”. “We may not have the real Mr Bean, but we have real cricketing spirit .. and we Pakistanis have a funny habit of bouncing back,” he replied. We may not have the real Mr Bean, but we have real cricketing spirit .. and we Pakistanis have a funny habit of bouncing back Mr President: Congratulations. Your team played really well today. https://t.co/oKhzEvU972 — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 27, 2022 Earlier, the Zimbabwean head, i...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Digital Media and Technologies Ahmad Jawad on Friday resigned from his office, ARY News reported. Ahmad Jawad in his resignation said he cannot remain part of any ‘cheating’ and added that commissions are set up in our country to put the issues on the back burner. “Preparations have started for the funeral of another truth,” Ahmad Jawad said while referring to a commission formed to investigate the killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. He appealed to the nation to stand with the truth and urged them to differentiate between truth and lie. “The time has come when youth should listen to the voice of their conscience.” Read more: Azam Nazeer Tarar resigns as law minister Ahmed Jawad urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately announce the date of fresh elections. Earlier this week, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar tendered his resignation for ‘personal reasons’. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar’s resigna...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalised the complete schedule of the Imran Khan-led long march to be started on Friday (today) from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk, ARY News reported. The proposed schedule of PTI’s long march was completed by the party leaders. Imran Khan will stay in the Punjab capital till Friday. The long march will be formally started from Liberty Chowk, Lahore after Friday prayers. The first destination of the PTI marchers will be completed from Liberty Chowk to Shahdara Interchange on Friday night. The PTI marchers will stay the Friday at Shahdara after Imran Khan’s speech. On Saturday, the long march will be resumed to reach its next destination in Gujranwala. On Sunday, the participants of the long march will reach Gujrat where Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and Moonis Elahi will welcome the marchers. The PTI marchers will stay at Sarai Alamgir between Gujrat and Jhelum. In Sialkot, PTI leader Usman Dar will welcome the marchers. Imran Khan will stay ...

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan said Thursday that he has always raised for the rule of law in Pakistan, ARY News reported. While talking to a private news channel ahead of PTI’s long march, Imran Khan said, “I have always talked about the rule of law in Pakistan. I do not want to see any institution above the law. I am not afraid of anything as I have not committed corruption. I am also not afraid of the independent media.” He said that military is an important institution and the enemies want to dent the reputation of the country and the military. “I do not want to damage the image of the Pakistan Army.” READ: IMRAN KHAN SAYS LONG MARCH’S PURPOSE NOT TO OUST GOVT Regarding the army chief’s extension, the former premier said that he did not seal any deal behind closed doors. He said that he asked the establishment to foil the regime change bid as it will destroy the country. To a question, he said that he had asked senior jour...

SYDNEY: Rilee Rossouw smashed the first century of the tournament as he guided South Africa to post the highest innings score of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – 205/5 – against Bangladesh in the Super 12 Group 2 match, here on Thursday. More to follow… The post T20 WC: Ton-up Rossouw powers Proteas to 205/5 against Bangladesh appeared first on ASports.tv . from Cricket – ASports.tv https://ift.tt/ADWOPKj

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed deep condolence over the loss of precious lives and injuries sustained in the deadly terrorist attack at a shrine in Shiraz, a city in Iran. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson expressed solidarity with the people of Iran in this hour of grief and express profound sympathies to the families of the deceased. The spokesperson prayed for the swift recovery of those injured saying Pakistan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Armed men attacked Shah Cheragh shrine in the Iranian city of Sheeraz on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people, state news agency IRNA said, as security forces clashed with protesters marking 40 days since the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. Read more: Iran: 15 killed in attack on Shah Cheragh Shrine IRNA described the attackers as “terrorists”. The attackers were in a car and shot at pilgrims and staff at the entrance to the shrine of Shah Cheragh, the agency quoted witnesses as saying....

LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab has registered a case against Inspector General (IG) Islamabad police Akbar Nasir Khan, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to ACE spokesperson, the IG Islamabad police Akbar Nasir Khan was facing corruption allegations. The spokesperson added that the ACE summoned the Islamabad police chief twice but he did not appear before the investigators. Nasir Akbar Khan was accused of tampering with documents for awarding a contract, said the spokesperson, adding that the IG Islamabad will be immediately arrested after entering Punjab. Earlier in the month, the ACE Punjab had issued arrest warrants for the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader for allegedly taking bribes against the approval of a housing scheme. A team of the Punjab Anti-corruption Establishment (ACE) had been tasked to arrest of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah but it returned empty-handed due to the ‘non-cooperation’ from Islamabad. Later, the Rawalpindi...

ISLAMABAD: The mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif on Wednesday released a video message ahead of her son’s funeral prayers.  Arshad Sharif’s mother announced that the funeral prayer will be held at Faisal Masjid Islamabad at 2:00 pm on Thursday (today). She urged everyone to visit her residence before going to the mosque for funeral prayers. She said that she wants to say goodbye to her son in a manner befitting for his sacrifice. Sharif’s mother said that she could not explain in words, the support she received from ARY Digital Network and its President and CEO Salman Iqbal. “During the last two months, Salman Iqbal supported me a lot and tried his level best to protect Arshad Sharif,” she added. Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya by the local police on Sunday night along the Nairobi-Magadi highway in a “mistaken identity case”. Imran Khan telephones Salman Iqbal Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday telephoned President and CEO ARY Digit...